18 Hidden Travel Destinations For The Millennial Traveler On A Budget

Wanderlust drives our generation. We don’t live to work, we work to live. There will never be a better time in our lives to explore this nation; there will never be another time when we’ll have so few things tying us down.

When planning our next journey, our inclination is to go abroad to experience new cultures.

But why spend so much money to go abroad when we can experience a wide expanse of culture in our backyards for a fraction of the price?

Austin, Texas

Austin is a Texas town unlike any other. Cowboy boots and ten-gallon hats are accompanied by skinny jeans. In addition to a continuously amazing live music scene, there are more bars per person in Downtown Austin than any other US city.

Travel Tip: Stay near South Congress Street for the funky shops and boutiques.

Asheville, North Carolina

The people of Asheville are proud of their city. Locals buy from nearby vendors to support the farm-to-table movement. There’s even an entire park where you can go and pick your own apples, chestnuts and more for free.

Travel Tip: Hang out at Pritchard Park on a Friday night for their weekly Drum Circle.

Newport, Rhode Island

Vacations are all about feeling like you’re living someone else’s life for a few days, budget be damned. Feel like a New England Blue Blood in Newport, and go shopping at the kitschy local businesses in their adorable town center.

Travel Tip: Check out Newport during its famous Folk Festival in late July while renting a house on the beach. Maybe you’ll even catch a glimpse of T. Swift.